PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Charlie Manson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mikael Samoth (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Manson comes to the cage accompanied by Angel Of Death. Samoth has chosen Judas Priest - Painkiller as his entrance music. Well, I have no idea who's going to take this one!

Manson
vs
Samoth

198 cm
23
311 lbs
9 - 0 - 0

192 cm
25
295 lbs
7 - 2 - 0

Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
Granite chin

Good wrestler
Decent boxing
Powerful

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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the super heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 9 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Charlie Manson!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Mikael Samoth!
The judges for this bout are Kenichi Hosakawa, Hirohito Nitta and Shirou Masuda.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Samoth throws a low kick, looking for Manson's leg but Manson calmly moves out of range.
Samoth scores with a body shot.
Samoth throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Samoth tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Manson was well out of range. Poor timing from Samoth.
The fight stays on the outside here - Manson looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Manson uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Samoth.
No joy there for Samoth, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Samoth shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Samoth tries to work over Manson's front leg with a kick but Manson checks it.
Samoth showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Manson.
Manson ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Samoth shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Manson doesn't manage to clinch there - Samoth circles away.
Manson lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
The fight stays on the outside here - Manson looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Manson pushing out the jab but it's not landing.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Samoth is looking to clinch but Manson is avoiding it.
Samoth shoots in and drives through. Manson sprawls well.
Samoth swings for the body but Manson moves out of range.
Manson wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Manson misses with a body shot.
Manson sizes up Samoth with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Samoth misses with a low kick.
Samoth walks into a jab.
Samoth slips a jab and a cross from Manson.
Manson throws a lazy right hand but Samoth sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Samoth throws a front kick aimed at Manson's knee but Manson avoids it well.
Samoth misses with a jab to the body
and Manson counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Samoth throws a combination that misses
and Manson counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Manson throws a big shot that misses.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Manson connects with a nice looking jab.
Samoth thows a body shot but no joy.
Manson throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Samoth counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Samoth is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Manson rather than just go for the knockout.
Samoth throws a low kick, looking for Manson's leg but Manson calmly moves out of range.
Manson misses with a double jab.
Manson misses with a jab, cross combination.
Samoth misses the body punch
and Manson counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.

Samoth tries to keep at a distance but Manson has taken the fight into the clinch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Samoth scores with a hook to the body.
Samoth tries to throw a body punch but Manson avoids it by throwing Samoth back against the cage.
Manson misses with the head strike.
Manson leaning his opponent against the cage.
Manson swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Manson will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Samoth up against the cage.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Manson creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Manson stalls.
Manson gets underhooks to prevent Samoth's takedown attempt.
Manson is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.

Samoth's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Samoth thows a body shot but no joy.
Manson looks to land a right hand but Samoth moved out of range.
Manson misses with the combination.
Manson avoids the body shot from Samoth.

The fight moves into the clinch position.
Manson is leaning against Samoth and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Manson wants to stall.
Samoth tries a body shot but Manson blocks it.
Samoth digs a right hand underneath Manson's ribcage. Manson let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Samoth has a couple of punches blocked by Manson.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Manson lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Manson lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Samoth swings wildly with an uppercut but Manson uses good head movement to avoid it.

Manson breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Samoth motions for Manson to come forward. Samoth throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Samoth with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Mikael Samoth seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Manson listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Left hook, right uppercut from Manson.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Samoth ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Manson moves away.
Manson missing with a left hand there. Samoth was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
A clash of legs there as Manson blocks the low kick.
Manson moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Manson scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Manson throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Samoth doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Manson counters with a lovely straight right hand!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Charlie Manson dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!

Manson has managed to clinch.
Manson keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Samoth's efforts to push away.
Manson lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Manson wants to stall.
Samoth lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Manson backwards.

It looks like Charlie Manson has been cut.

Samoth manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Samoth keeping full guard, as Manson tries to pass.

Manson avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Manson preventing the sweep.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Manson throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Manson tries to stand but Samoth is controlling from the bottom.
Manson throwing strikes but missing.
Samoth is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.

Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Samoth throws a chopping leg kick but Manson manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Manson throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Samoth tries to clinch
letting Manson counter with a right hand.
Manson changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Samoth keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Manson.
Manson lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Manson uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Samoth.
Samoth wants to clinch up but Manson keeps it at a distance.
Manson paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Samoth throws a sloppy body shot
enabling Manson to counter with a crisp jab.
Charlie Manson is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Manson misses with a jab, cross combination.
Manson ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Samoth moves away.
Samoth throws a body kick that misses.
Samoth throws a body kick that misses.
Manson throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Manson tries to clinch there but Samoth circles away.
Manson fails with an attempt to clinch.
Manson fails to land with a series of punches.
Samoth uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Manson.

Samoth has Manson up against the cage in a clinch.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Manson looking to stall.
Samoth tries to work over Manson's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Manson is trying to break the clinch but Samoth has him pressed against the cage.
Manson is trying to break the clinch but Samoth is controlling him.
Samoth keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Manson's efforts to push away.
Manson misses with a hook to the ribs.
Samoth has a couple of punches blocked by Manson.
Samoth wants a takedown but no success here.
Manson lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Samoth or not.
Manson makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Manson doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Manson controlling the action here for a moment.
Samoth misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Samoth jumps guard but Manson stands there with Samoth around his waist. Samoth gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Samoth lands a hook that snaps the head of Manson backwards.

Samoth has hold of one of Manson's legs. Manson is fighting the takedown attempt but Samoth gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
Manson can't keep his opponent in guard - Samoth advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Samoth is breathing heavily.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Manson is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Samoth's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Samoth's back!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Samoth manages to reverse the position and now he's in Manson's guard. Nice work there by Samoth.
Manson controlling Samoth's posture.
Manson has momentary wrist control but Samoth slips an elbow through the middle.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Manson manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Manson can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Samoth is looking to escape.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Charlie Manson dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Charlie Manson's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

Manson keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Samoth wants to slow Manson down by chopping away at his legs.
Samoth with a poor takedown
and Manson cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Manson thows a left - swing and a miss!
Samoth takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Manson is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Manson misses with a hook.
Manson blocks a leg kick.
Manson checks a low kick from Samoth.
Manson looks to land a combination but Samoth avoids it well.
Samoth staying out of range there.
Samoth misses with a body kick.
Samoth walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Samoth has his takedown stuffed
enabling Manson to counter with a crisp jab.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Samoth has his takedown stuffed
letting Manson counter with a right hand.
Charlie Manson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mikael Samoth.
Samoth closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Samoth walks into a straight right hand from Manson.
Samoth throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Manson thuds his right hand into Samoth's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Samoth ducks under a wild hook from Manson.
Samoth misses with a takedown attempt
and Manson counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Samoth has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Samoth takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Samoth falls off balance throwing a combination
and Manson cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Manson dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A decent looking cross lands there for Manson.
Manson bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Samoth's head.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Manson avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Manson sizes up Samoth with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Manson lands with a shot to the body.
Manson lands with a straight right. Samoth didn't see that one coming.
Manson scores with a hook.
Manson changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
A punch combination from Manson misses.
Charlie Manson is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Samoth closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Samoth takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Manson wants to clinch but Samoth slips to the side
and Samoth counters with a two punch combo.
Manson fails with an attempt to clinch.
Manson lands an overhand right.
Samoth takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Manson jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
Charlie Manson is winning the standup battle so far.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Manson takes the fight into the clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Manson.
Manson avoiding damage.
Manson stalling in the clinch but Samoth improves position.
A short body shot lands from Manson as the two fighters clinch.
Manson holding his opponent close, against the cage.
The crowd are getting pretty annoyed with Manson for his constant stalling in the clinch and are voicing their displeasure.
Manson stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Manson lands a shoulder strike.
Manson lands a hook to the side of the head.
A bit of stalling here from Manson.
Manson blocks a body shot from Samoth.
Nice body punch from Manson.
Manson stalling the fight.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Charlie Manson.
Manson scores with a jab to the jaw.
Samoth with a lazy takedown attempt
and Manson counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Manson comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Danga de danga de dang - Manson scores with a four punch combination!
Manson misses with a telegraphed body shot

and Samoth counters into the clinch. Nicely done.

Manson breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Manson slips under a jab.
Samoth uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Manson.
Manson lands with an overhand left.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Manson smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Manson lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Manson scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Samoth doesn't seem bothered though.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Charlie Manson clearly takes that round.
The cut man is working on Charlie Manson's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

Samoth misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Manson counters with a stiff right hand.
Samoth misses with a hook to the body
and Manson counters with a left and a right that stings Samoth.
Samoth moves out of range of the strikes.
Manson throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Manson scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Manson throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Samoth.
Manson throws an overhand right that lands on Samoth's shoulder, as Samoth tries to avoid the shot.
Samoth ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Samoth ducks under a wild hook from Manson.
Manson moves in looking to clinch but Samoth pushes him off.
Samoth throws a predictable looking body shot
and Manson cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Samoth misses with a wild body shot.
Manson throws a shot from downtown. Samoth moves away and avoids it.
Samoth gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Manson catches Samoth with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Manson throws a right and a left that both miss.
Samoth on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Samoth wants to slow Manson down by chopping away at his legs.
Manson moves in looking to clinch but Samoth pushes him off.
Samoth throws a hook to the side of Manson's head but Manson sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Manson thows a left - swing and a miss!
Manson throws a jab but it's blocked by Samoth.
Manson moves in looking to clinch but Samoth pushes him off.
Samoth misses the shot to the body.
Samoth throws a lazy right hand but Manson sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.

Samoth decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Manson blocking the ground and pound attempt from Samoth.
Manson is trying to stand up here but Samoth is controlling him well.

Manson is defending against the submission attempts here by Samoth.
Samoth is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
The fighters are battling for position here. Manson manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Manson is looking to stand up but Samoth isn't so interested in that idea.
Samoth wants to pass the guard but Manson is keeping the position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Samoth landing some decent shots from guard.

Samoth avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Manson tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Samoth pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Manson is keeping the position for now.
Manson keeping moving, preventing Samoth from controlling successfully.
Manson not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Samoth is fighting to break Manson's control of his arms but Manson is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Manson keeping full guard, as Samoth tries to pass.
Samoth lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Samoth wants to get up but he can't break Manson's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Samoth wants to control from the top but Manson keeps moving.
Samoth won't allow Manson to get back to his feet.
Samoth seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Charlie Manson had his way with Mikael Samoth in that round.
The cut man is working on Charlie Manson's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!

Manson lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Manson throws a one two combo.
Samoth throws a leg kick that is checked
and Manson counters with a series of strikes. Samoth will be more careful next time no doubt.
Samoth takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Manson lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Manson pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Manson is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Samoth can do to turn this around?
Manson throws a hook but Samoth blocks it.
Manson moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Samoth turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Samoth swings away with a body shot that misses
and Manson counters with a series of strikes. Samoth will be more careful next time no doubt.
Manson scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Samoth is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
Manson connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Manson fails with an attempt to clinch.
Samoth takes one to the side of the head.
Manson on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Samoth with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Manson to score with a decent uppercut.
Samoth takes a swing at Manson's ribcage but misses.
A jab from Manson finds it's way through Samoth's defenses.
Manson misses with a wild combination.
Manson lands a jab to the nose.
Samoth misses with a wild body shot.
Manson misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Manson tests Samoth's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Manson tries to clinch but Samoth moves out of range.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Manson lands a slapping body shot.
Manson throws the left hand but Samoth avoids the punch easily.
Manson takes one on the button.
Manson misses with a looping right.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Samoth.
Samoth uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Manson.
Samoth slips under a jab.
Manson throws a jab but it's blocked by Samoth.
Manson misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
A jab from Manson misses.
Manson on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Samoth. Samoth obviously looking to wear him down.
Manson's corner calls for a 1-2. Manson obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Manson misses with a double jab.
Manson rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Samoth moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Samoth misses with a takedown attempt
and Samoth takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Samoth waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Manson.
Samoth ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Manson pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Manson misses the shot to the body.
Manson is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Samoth throws a leg kick but Manson sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Manson keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Samoth throws a body punch but Manson moves out of range.
Manson lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Manson smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Samoth tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.

Samoth looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into mount! Oh, that's bad for Manson!

Samoth jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Manson is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Manson and Samoth has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
Manson manages to get back to half guard.
Manson gets full guard.
Mikael Samoth has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Manson is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Manson looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.

And that's the end of the fight!
Charlie Manson showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Manson, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Kenichi Hosakawa scores the fight 50:44
Judge Hirohito Nitta scores the fight 50:44
Judge Shirou Masuda scores the fight 50:44

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Charlie Manson!
Charlie Manson retains his super heavyweight title!